Geotechnical Engineer

Penguin Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in Reading is seeking a Geotechnical Engineer to design ground investigations and produce various reports. The role requires a degree in Geology or Geotechnical Engineering, experience in report writing, and leadership skills. A competitive salary of £32,000–£40,000 is offered, along with internal training and hybrid working options. Apply via email with your CV.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Internal training opportunities

Bonus scheme

Healthy pension scheme

Hybrid working

Qualifications

• Degree in Geology or Geotechnical Engineering required.
• Experience in geotechnical report writing is essential.
• Leadership skills and a full UK driving licence are necessary.

Responsibilities

• Design ground investigation works.
• Produce slope stability, phases 1 and 2, validation and risk assessment reports.
• Mentor junior engineers and collaborate with consultants.

Skills

Geotechnical report writing

Leadership skills

Ground investigation design

Education

Degree in Geology or Geotechnical Engineering

Job description

Job Title and Location

Geotechnical Engineer – Reading

About the Role

We are looking for a Geotechnical Engineer to join our multi‑disciplinary engineering consultancy. The role involves ground investigation design, slope stability reports, phases 1 and 2 report writing, validation reports, risk assessment reports, and mentoring junior engineers.

Key Responsibilities

• Design ground investigation works
• Produce slope stability, phases 1 and 2, validation and risk assessment reports
• Mentor junior engineers and collaborate with senior/internal consultants across environmental, sustainability, civil and structural disciplines

Qualifications

• Degree in Geology or Geotechnical Engineering
• Experience in geotechnical report writing
• Leadership skills
• Full UK driving licence
• Live within commutable distance of Reading office

Benefits

• Competitive salary £32,000 – £40,000
• Internal training opportunities
• Bonus scheme
• Healthy pension scheme
• Hybrid working

How to Apply

To apply, please email your CV or call us at [phone number removed].